Vanessa Bland is a portrait specialist in Longsight offering studio portraits and professional headshots. Natural, colourful imagery tailored for families and businesses—ideal for LinkedIn and brand use.
Photography With Vanessa brings more than 15 years of professional experience to portrait and studio photography in Longsight, GB. Vanessa Bland is a specialist in portrait work — from confident, on-brand headshots for businesses to warm family portraits — combining a studio pedigree with a relaxed, down-to-earth approach. Why choose Vanessa for your portraits? Her background running a vibrant Manchester studio has shaped a precise but friendly workflow: technical expertise in lighting and retouching, paired with a calm, conversational manner that helps people feel at ease. The result is natural, colourful images that reflect personality and purpose — whether you need a LinkedIn headshot, a business portrait for your website, or a timeless family portrait taken in-studio. What makes the approach special: Vanessa treats each session like a small creative collaboration. She listens to how you want to be seen and tailors the shoot to suit your brand, role or family dynamic. Her style is authentic and story-led rather than overly posed: subtle direction and thoughtful lighting create flattering, honest portraits that work across digital profiles, marketing materials and framed prints. How sessions work: Every portrait booking starts with a simple pre-shoot conversation to agree tone, wardrobe tips and any business brief. On the day, Vanessa creates an easygoing atmosphere in the studio — practical guidance on posture and expression, quick adjustments for lighting, and plenty of encouragement so you get natural, confident photos. Final images are carefully edited and retouched with a light hand to ensure professionalism while keeping the character of the subject. Local presence, professional reach: Based in Longsight and serving Manchester and the wider UK, Photography With Vanessa is ideal for freelancers, corporate teams, and families who want professional portraits with a friendly touch. As a content producer as well as a portrait photographer, Vanessa understands how images perform online and creates portraits designed to look great on LinkedIn, company sites and social channels. If you’re looking for expert portrait photography in Longsight that feels relaxed, colourful and purposeful, Vanessa offers specialist studio sessions tailored to your needs. Get in touch to discuss a headshot or portrait session and find out how she can help you look your best.